Highways England wins consideration award for work on M1 in Northamptonshire

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Published:11:44Monday 16 May 2016

Highways England has won a national award recognising “highest levels of consideration and care” during roadworks on the M1 in Northamptonshire.

The Considerate Constructurs Scheme National Site Awards gave Highways England praise for a number of schemes, include the work to construct the smart motorway scheme on the M1.

As the Chronicle & Echo reported on at the time, the work was plagued by criticism from drivers after delays caused by accidents in the roadworks. It led to a number of high-profile campaigns, including Northampton North MP Michael Ellis, which resulted in a change to the width of the lanes in the roadworks section.

Jeremy Bloom, Highways England’s regional investment programme director, said:“We and our suppliers are committed to making sure that all of the schemes we deliver improve not only provide a safe and smooth journey for drivers that use them every day but also improve the quality of life for local communities who interact or live near them as well.”